Quoin
01
建物の角, 隅石
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
例
The Renaissance palace was distinguished by its rusticated quoins, adding texture and visual interest to the corners of the building.
ルネサンス宮殿は、建物の角に質感と視覚的な興味を加える粗面仕上げの隅石によって際立っていました。
The Georgian townhouse had quoins made of finely dressed stone, accentuating the symmetry and elegance of the façade.
ジョージアンタウンハウスには、きれいに加工された石で作られたコインがあり、ファサードの対称性と優雅さを際立たせていました。
02
the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
例
The arch held firmly because of the well-fitted quoin at its apex.
Builders carved the quoin to match the surrounding stones.
03
a wedge, typically metal or wood, used by printers to expand and lock type forms securely within a chase
例
The printer inserted a quoin to hold the letters tightly in place.
Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.
